Jackson County
City in West Virginia, United States
Overview
Jackson County, West Virginia, is a quiet, rural destination renowned for its small-town charm, family-friendly communities, and scenic natural beauty. With historic river towns and lively local traditions, it offers an authentic Appalachian experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
West Virginia
Population
2,806
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.83°, -81.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,570
Local Cost
$920
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
12.4°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
40.9°C
Record Low
-20.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1080 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
USW
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.